Daniel Farke questions whether the booing from Leeds fans was related to the Ramadan break.

Daniel Farke has indicated that it is improbable the booing from certain Leeds United supporters during their match against Manchester City was related to the Ramadan fast break.

Leeds fans faced significant backlash after a pause in play against City to allow their Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan was met with extended boos from the crowd.

City manager Pep Guardiola criticized the booing during his post-match press conference, and the anti-discrimination organization Kick it Out also described it as “massively disappointing.”

“If it was disrespectful due to the break, then yes, we must acknowledge that we need to learn from it,” Farke stated.

“I am not certain that everyone was aware — we had the situation with Pep [Guardiola] bringing players in for a team talk — I believe supporters thought it was related to this.

“I don’t believe the booing was directed at this [Ramadan]. If it was from some individuals regarding this, then that is unacceptable.”

Farke went directly onto the Elland Road pitch at the conclusion of the match to address referee Peter Bankes, frustrated by several decisions during his team’s hard-fought 1-0 loss, particularly the absence of additional time added.

Antoine Semenyo netted the sole goal in first-half stoppage time as City kept the pressure on title contenders Arsenal, while Leeds remained six points clear of the relegation zone after suffering only their third defeat in 15 league matches.

Farke, who was sent off for the first time in his 16-year managerial career, asserted that he did not use profanity or threatening language towards Bankes and his fellow officials, and that the red card was issued before he said anything.

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“I was informed that the Premier League, or the referees, will reach out when they have the complete report of the incident. It should arrive quite soon, then I will have the opportunity to respond,” Farke mentioned.

“The report will clarify the reason for the red card. I am uncertain about the procedures and when we can appeal it. I can only share my instinct that this should not have been a red card.

“When there has been a clear and obvious error, and for me this was a clear and obvious error, it should be revoked. This is what I have seen when players receive a red card by mistake; it can be overturned, and I expect the same.”

As the club and Farke await a decision on whether to appeal, it is understood that, depending on the referee’s report, the German may choose to accept a potential one-match suspension and forgo the appeal process.

Farke, who aims to be on the sidelines for Tuesday night’s match against Sunderland, added: “I jogged over. Not one bad word. No swear words or inappropriate language.

“I merely wanted to inquire why he did not add any time on. He did not engage with me and simply produced the red card.

“To display a red card and humiliate me in front of everyone, I was not pleased. Even the assistants were taken aback by the issuance of the red card. This is not how we should interact with one another.”